Greece’s PM Mitsotakis Visits Amorgos for Key Discussions

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1. επισκέπτομαι
   Πηγαίνω να δω έναν τόπο ή ένα πρόσωπο. ↩︎
2. υγεία  (f.)
   Η κατάσταση του οργανισμού που είναι φυσιολογική και λειτουργική. ↩︎
3. εγκαινιάζω
   Ανοίγω επίσημα για πρώτη φορά έναν χώρο ή μια εγκατάσταση. ↩︎
4. πρωτοβουλία  (f.)
   Η ενέργεια για δράση χωρίς προηγούμενη παρέμβαση ή καθοδήγηση. ↩︎
5. προστασία  (f.)
   Η ενέργεια του να προστατεύω, να κρατώ ασφαλές. ↩︎
6. φορολογικός
   Αυτό που σχετίζεται με τους φόρους. ↩︎

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Question 1: What topics did Prime Minister Mitsotakis discuss during his visit to Amorgos?

Question 2: What initiative did Prime Minister Mitsotakis support in Amorgos?

Vocabulary

Greek	English
επισκέπτομαι	visit
υγεία  (f.)	health
εγκαινιάζω	inaugurate
πρωτοβουλία  (f.)	initiative
προστασία  (f.)	protection
φορολογικός	tax-related

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis recently visited the island of Amorgos to engage in discussions on critical local issues, such as health services, environmental protection, and energy infrastructure. During his visit, Mitsotakis inaugurated the new Municipal Library, a project highlighting the importance of historical awareness and community engagement.

In his address, Mitsotakis emphasised that a nation’s strength is not solely about military and economic power but is also rooted in the citizens’ confidence and self-awareness, which stem from a thorough understanding of their historical journey. He asserted, “A nation that does not learn from its mistakes is doomed to repeat them.”

Part of the visit included a collaborative meeting at the Amorgos Town Hall with key stakeholders, including EU Fisheries and Oceans Commissioner Kostas Kadis and various Greek officials. The discussions centred on the “Amorgorama” initiative aimed at protecting the island’s marine environment. Mitsotakis praised this community-led effort as a model for preserving marine ecosystems and announced plans to establish two new marine parks in the Southern Cyclades and Ionian Sea.

The visit also addressed residents’ concerns about local health services. Citizens expressed their worries about the lack of adequate medical facilities and the need for improved patient transfer protocols. Mitsotakis responded by highlighting the government’s plans to enhance local health infrastructure, supported by the Recovery Fund, and to review current protocols for medical evacuations.

Another key focus was on sustainable development, with discussions about improving energy connectivity through a significant interconnection program. This initiative, funded by the national grid operator ADMIE, aims to integrate Amorgos more fully into the central power network, thereby reducing energy costs and environmental impacts.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister touched on tax incentives to support local residents, promising a 50% reduction in the ENFIA property tax by next year, with plans for its complete elimination by 2027. This policy is part of broader efforts to support small Greek islands.

Mitsotakis’ visit was met with both appreciation for his engagement and expectations for tangible improvements in island life, particularly concerning environmental protection and health service enhancement. As Greece continues to balance tradition with modernisation, initiatives like the Amorgorama and new infrastructure projects are seen as key to sustainable development on its islands.

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